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Spying for Freedom: James Lafayette's Story
When the Revolutionary War began, James Lafayette was a slave with little hope of being free. But his daring work as a double agent helped lead the Americans to victory at Yorktown, and eventually win him freedom. In this graphic nonfiction title, reluctant readers can follow JamesÕs journey behind enemy lines through engaging captions and colorful illustrations. Real-life quotes add historical context, while a map and timeline reinforce the text in this exciting title about fighting for freedom.
Superstar to Spy: Josephine Baker's Story
Josephine Baker was a well-known performer. But what many people donÕt realize is that during World War II, this global superstar was a top spy for France! In this graphic nonfiction title, vibrant illustrations show how Josephine smuggled enemy secrets on musical scores to help the Allies to victory, while historical quotes help Josephine tell the story in her own words. Special features such as a map and a timeline reinforce the text. Reluctant readers will love seeing JosephineÕs daring spywork take center stage in this thrilling title!
Most Dangerous Spy: Virginia Hall's Story, The
A female American journalist who walks with a limp does not seem like a threat to Nazi Germany. But Virginia Hall would become known as the most dangerous Allied spy! In this graphic nonfiction title, reluctant readers can follow the exploits of this brilliant woman, from creating a vast network of informants to successfully freeing 12 vital prisoners when others had failed. Engaging captions combine with colorful illustrations and real-life quotes to tell VirginiaÕs story, while a map and timeline give additional context.
A Spy in the Field: Moe Berg's Story
Moe Berg was not a great hitter during his Major League Baseball career. But he found success in a world beyond baseball when he became a spy for the United States during World War II. In this graphic nonfiction title, readers will follow the international adventures of Moe Berg as he helps the United States in the fight against the Nazis. Real-life quotes pair with engaging captions to bring the history of the story to life for readers to experience. A map and a timeline bring additional historical context. Catch the action of this graphic title!
Super Spy
From New York Times bestselling and Harvey award-winning graphic novelist Matt Kindt comes this deluxe hardcover edition of the meta-spy thriller exploring the geography of espionage through interconnected short stories that can be read sequentially and out-of-order. Super Spy is Pulp Fiction meets James Bond—fifty-two interwoven short stories about cyanide, pen-guns, heartbreak, and betrayal. Each story follows the life of a spy during World War II. Spanning the globe from Spain to France and Germany, this book takes the reader on a tour of the everyday life of the spy. From the small lies and deceptions to the larger secrets that everyone hides, Super Spy reveals the nature of espionage ...
Daring Spy Adventures of Christine Granville, The
Christine Granville has been called Winston Churchill's favorite spy. In this graphic nonfiction title, readers will follow the international exploits of this Polish spy as she helps the Allies in their fight against the Nazis in World War II. Detailed illustrations and engaging captions bring the exciting action of the story to life for readers to witness. Real-life quotes bring additional historical details to the text. Backmatter content including a timeline and additional facts add further context for readers to learn more about the spy adventures of Christine Granville.
Secrets of a Time Jumper 6-Pack
In this graphic novel, Kim time travels to the past to experience important events in history. First, she travels to Bletchley Park and meets Alan Turing during World War II. Then, she travels to Los Alamos and meets Robert Oppenheimer. As Kim learns about the Enigma Machine and the atomic bomb, she gets tangled up in the top-secret events that changed the world forever. This exciting graphic novel engages students in learning about important historical events while building literacy skills. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.
Virginia Hall
An action-packed graphic novel about Virginia Hall, known as one of the most courageous spies of World War II. In the early 1940s, during World War II, Germany's Nazi regime expanded into neighboring European countries, committing horrific crimes against Jewish people and other groups. Enter: Virginia Hall. Born on a small Maryland farm, this brilliant woman's worldly ambitions led her to a clerical position at the U.S. embassy in Warsaw, Poland. While there, a hunting accident caused Hall to lose her leg. After being fitted with a wooden prosthetic leg, she persevered in her work. Hall soon became a spy for Allied forces, serving behind enemy lines in France. With cleverness and courage, Ha...
Secrets of a Time Jumper
In this exciting graphic novel, a girl travels back in time to learn about the Enigma Machine from Alan Turing and the atomic bomb from Robert Oppenheimer. Along the way, she gets tangled up in the top-secret events that changed the world forever. This fast-paced, 32-page graphic novel will capture the attention of even the most reluctant reader as they learn about important events from history.
